Rockwall Chamber names Ambassador of the Month

ROCKWALL (December 9, 2013) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently recognized James Nelson as its Ambassador of the Month. James is employed by Alliance Bank, Rockwall, as Vice President of Business Development. His job duties include presenting options for commercial and residential real estate mortgages as well as multiple consumer banking products. James is a […]

Rockwall Chamber honors Blue Ribbon News as Partner of the Month (VIDEO)

Rockwall Chamber honors Blue Ribbon News as Partner of the Month (VIDEO)

December 1, 2013 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce celebrates the achievements of local businesses and community organizations by featuring one outstanding business or organization each month. The Partner Spotlight of the Month is awarded to companies who have recognized and can demonstrate the added value of being a Chamber member. The Chamber has […]

Rockwall Community Band to host Holiday Concert

Rockwall Community Band to host Holiday Concert

ROCKWALL (November 19, 2013) Enjoy a holiday concert performance by Rockwall Community Band at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, December 19 at the Rockwall High School theater, 901 Yellow Jacket Lane. Submitted by Dawn Nelson. To share your good news and events, email . Please click here to LIKE our Facebook page, so we can reach more […]

A note from the editor

ROCKWALL (November 1, 2013) Well, we’ve received a lot of requests for a digital version of our latest print edition. We understand many of you are sharing the print pub with friends and family who live out of state — and for that, we thank you!! Here you go… Click image to view Nov/Dec 2013 […]

Friday Study Club exchanges gifts, helps stock Helping Hands food pantry

(ROCKWALL-January 2, 2013) The December meeting of the Friday Study Club was held in the home of Peg Pannell Smith.  Members exchanged gifts and brought items to stock the Helping Hands food pantry. Co-hostesses who prepared and served refreshments were Nancy Hall and Betty Moon. The Friday Study Club is known as the oldest women’s organization […]

Rotary Student of Honor recognized at Dobbs Elementary

(ROCKWALL ISD-December 26, 2012) Congratulations to sixth grader Max Soto for being named a Rotary Student of Honor representing Dobbs Elementary School for the month of December. Max is shown here with his principal, Teresa Twedell. Submitted by Norma Terrell, Rockwall ISD.  To share your good news and events, email .  

Royse City Chamber recognizes December Yard of the Month

(ROYSE CITY – December 5, 2012) Congratulations to Mike and Gwen Pettit at 421 N. Josephine Street on being chosen as the Royse City Chamber of Commerce Yard of the Month winner! The purpose of the program is to recognize Royse City’s citizens who demonstrate above-average efforts in maintaining their property, thereby contributing to the […]

Forney Arts Council Member Show all December

(FORNEY – December 4, 2012) The Forney Arts Council presents the FAC Member Show all through the month of December. An Artist Reception will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, December 8 at Crumbzz Tasting Pavilion/Forney Gallery of the Arts, located at 212 South Bois D’ Arc Street in Forney. To learn more, […]

Adoption fees reduced at Dallas Animal Services

Adoption fees reduced at Dallas Animal Services

Dallas Animal Services, located at the northeast corner of Interstate 30 and Westmoreland, is hosting a December adoption special. Adopt any shelter pet any Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday this month and pay only $30. The shelter is open 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday; and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Dallas Animal Services says, […]

Rockwall County Library News for December

The Rockwall County Library will be closed Dec. 23-26.  December display cases at the library will feature items from the Daughters of the American Revolution and the wood burning picture plates of Ann Goyne. A Rockwall County Helping Hands Food Pantry collection bin is available year round in the library lobby for canned goods, staples […]